Major in Human Services at Waynesburg University

Employment projections for the next decade show that job opportunities will be plentiful in the field of human services and social sciences. As a human services and social science major, we will provide you with the knowledge and the hands-on experience to prepare you for this promising vocational field.

Upon completion of this program, you may be employed in a variety of settings including social work, mental health, substance abuse, aging/gerontology, domestic violence, youth services, childcare, corrections/criminal justice, education/schools, health care, recreation/fitness, and vocational rehabilitation. Completion of this program is also appropriate preparation for graduate work in human services, social work, counseling, criminal justice, sociology, human resources, and law.

You can choose from a variety of options including political science, pre-law or sociology. Waynesburg University's historic emphasis on community service programs and the study of public policy provides an arena for meaningful dialogue about the direction of society. Such topics as the American family, urban sociology, criminology, and religion in America are examined in depth in the classroom, while co-curricular opportunities for service help to deepen your understanding of social realities, challenges, and opportunities.